Cost advantage
Affordable public option
In-state tuition in the lower range for public universities.
This school$10.2k
Public 4-yr avg$11k
Source: CollegeScorecard 2024
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Bluefield State University
Bluefield, WV
Cost & Financial Aid
In-State Tuition
$10,240
Out-of-State Tuition
$17,560
Avg On-Campus Living
$11,327
Avg Off-Campus Living
$11,327
Financial Aid & Outcomes
CollegeScorecard · 2024
What will it actually cost?
Sticker price$21,567
Net price (after aid)$12,529
Most students pay the net price after financial aid, not the sticker price.
Net price by family income
$0 – $30k$10,971
$30k – $48k$11,213
$48k – $75k$11,772
$75k – $110k$16,204
$110k+$15,428
After graduation
Median earnings (10yr)$38,217
Median debt at graduation$18,250
Est. monthly loan payment$193
Earnings-to-debt ratio
Moderate · 2.1×Graduates earn about 2.1× their median debt every year.
Financial access
Students on Pell Grants41%
Pell Grants are federal aid for students from low-income families.
Students with federal loans53%
Share of students who borrowed to pay for school.
Some fields may not be reported by this institution. Verify final details with the school directly.
Student Outcomes
Graduation Rate
35%
Freshman Retention
55%
Source: CollegeScorecard (2024)
Final aid offers, scholarships, and net price vary per family. Always verify with the school's financial aid office.
Scholarships available
Decision support · Cost & value
Quick Decision Highlights
The strongest cost, aid, and value reasons to consider this school.
Lower net price
$12.5k below avg
Out-of-state value
$17.6k below avg
Strong aid for lower incomes
Reported net price for the $0–30k band runs below average.
Affordability snapshot
In-state tuition
$10.2k
Out-of-state
$17.6k
below avg
Net price
$12.5k
below avg
Pell
41%
above avg
Median debt
$18.3k
below avg
Earnings (10y)
$38.2k
Academics
Program format
On-Campus
Areas of study
Computer ScienceEducationEngineeringArts & HumanitiesSocial SciencesNatural SciencesLaw & Criminal JusticeHealth SciencesBusiness
Programs (25)
Computer Science
Artificial IntelligenceSoftware Engineering
Education
Special EducationElementary EducationSecondary Education
Engineering
Mechanical EngineeringElectrical EngineeringCivil EngineeringChemical Engineering
Arts & Humanities
MusicEnglish Literature
Social Sciences
Economics
Admissions
Acceptance rate
87%
SAT range
870 - 1080
ACT range
17 - 22
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- Where is Bluefield State University located?
- Bluefield State University is located in Bluefield, WV, in the United States.
- What type of institution is Bluefield State University?
- Bluefield State University is a public university based in WV. CampusPin classifies institutions as either four-year universities or two-year community colleges, with control labeled public or private.
- What is the acceptance rate at Bluefield State University?
- The most recently reported acceptance rate at Bluefield State University is approximately 87%. Acceptance rate signals selectivity but does not predict any individual applicant's outcome and is not a measure of school quality. CampusPin reports the federally-published value; verify the current cycle with the institution.
- What is the tuition at Bluefield State University?
- Bluefield State University's published in-state tuition is approximately $10,240 per year. This is the published price before financial aid; the net price most students actually pay is typically lower. Verify the current academic-year tuition with the institution before applying.
- How many students attend Bluefield State University?
- Bluefield State University reports total enrollment of approximately 1,252 students (undergraduate plus graduate). Total enrollment is a useful sizing signal — see the institutional profile for additional breakdowns when available.
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